A four-pack of fighters is no longer part of the UFC roster, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Anderson dos Santos, Drako Rodriguez, Jamey Simmons and Roosevelt Roberts are reportedly not under contract with the UFC at this moment. All four fighters depart the roster after recent appearances in … Continue reading UFC Parts Way With Four Fighters, Including ‘Contender Series’ Standout Roosevelt Roberts
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UFC Vet Luke Sanders Announces Retirement
Eight-fight UFC vet Luke Sanders has made the call to retire from MMA. The 35-year-old revealed his decision earlier this week on social media. "I'm officially retired," said Sanders via Instagram. "It’s been a great ride…thank you to all my coaches, friends, Family, and fans[.] All this was for y’all." Sanders joined the UFC roster … Continue reading UFC Vet Luke Sanders Announces Retirement
Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
UFC newcomers Nikolas Motta and Cameron VanCamp won't be making their first walk to the octagon this weekend. Their bout has departed the promotion's September 18th card, per an announcement made Thursday. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It was noted in the statement that … Continue reading Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
Former WEC Welterweight Champion and former interim UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit has declared retirement from MMA, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Condit, 37, is ending his career after fighting for nearly two decades and over 45 pro bouts. He made his pro debut all the way back … Continue reading Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno To Face Deiveson Figueiredo In Trilogy Bout At December 11th Card
UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno will continue his rivarly against Deiveson Figueiredo on December 11th, facing him in a trilogy bout at a UFC pay-per-view event. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 269, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the … Continue reading UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno To Face Deiveson Figueiredo In Trilogy Bout At December 11th Card
Report: Flyweight Veteran Joseph Benavidez Retires From MMA
UFC and WEC flyweight veteran Joseph Benavidez has retired from MMA after over a decade of competition at a high level, per a report from Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. Benavidez, 37, reportedly removed himself from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency testing pool, making him ineligible to compete in the UFC. He was withdrawn from the … Continue reading Report: Flyweight Veteran Joseph Benavidez Retires From MMA
Dakota Bush Tests Positive For COVID-19, Replaced By Brandon Jenkins On September 18th UFC Card
Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" event will proceed with a slight change, as Brandon Jenkins has stepped in and replaced Dakota Bush in a lightweight bout against Rongzhu. News of the new matchup was first reported by Nolan King and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card that is set to happen … Continue reading Dakota Bush Tests Positive For COVID-19, Replaced By Brandon Jenkins On September 18th UFC Card
Brad Tavares vs. Brendan Allen Set For December 4th UFC Card
Middleweights Brad Tavares and Brendan Allen are expected to meet at UFC's December 4th event, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The matchup joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Both fighters are currently on the rise at 185-pounds. Tavares has picked up two wins this … Continue reading Brad Tavares vs. Brendan Allen Set For December 4th UFC Card
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 3: Five Fighters Walk Away With UFC Contracts
Five UFC contracts were handed out at Tuesday night's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series," continuing the season's trend of an incredibly high rate of fighters getting UFC contracts. The major MMA promotion offered contracts to Jasmine Jasudavicius, Jack Della Maddalena, Lukasz Brzeski, Albert Duraev and Jailton Almeida after they won their fights on the … Continue reading Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 Episode 3: Five Fighters Walk Away With UFC Contracts
Coming Off First UFC Win, Jared Gooden To Face Randy Brown At October 9th Card
Both coming off recent first-round victories, welterweights Randy Brown and Jared Gooden will meet at UFC's October 9th event. Brown first announced the matchup during one of his Twitch livestreams. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Brown needed just a round in his last appearance, submitting … Continue reading Coming Off First UFC Win, Jared Gooden To Face Randy Brown At October 9th Card
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